Michael Brown

The following Mathews High School seniors were chosen by their classmates for the following distinctions: Best All Around Michael Brown, Rachel Livermon Most Likely to Succeed Michael Diggs, Michelle Baker Most Athletic Michael Brown, Becky Farmer, Suzanne Byrns

Property that currently houses Sports Authority and a BB&T Bank branch in Hampton has been auctioned off to a new owner. Brooklyn native and local investor Joseph Tomlinson was the sole bidder on the 3.5-acre property at the corner of Coliseum and Cunningham drives. He bid $3,100,100 on the property during a Thursday auction at the main entrance of Hampton Circuit Court. The sale is for the land only, and does not involve the buildings that house Sports Authority, located at 2106 Coliseum Drive, and BB&T Bank at 2160 Coliseum Drive.

Micah 6:8: "He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you, but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?" Last year, it was Trayvon Martin (and others). This year it is Michael Brown (and others). In both cases, on the surface it was a homicide. Both were young and unarmed but still shot and killed. That alone is tragic but when you add race to the equation the situation becomes explosive. Now it is two unarmed black males that are shot and killed by two persons who are not African-American.

Elsie Lomax Brown, 83, of Newport News, Va., died on the morning of Sunday, March 12, 2006, at Riverside Regional Convalescent Center. She attended York County Training School and remained a member of the 40-41 Club. She was a member of Colossian Baptist Church in Newport News, Va. Elsie leaves to survive her two sons, Phillip Lomax of Hampton, Va., and Michael Brown of Newport News, Va.; two daughters, Marilyn Ford of Virginia Beach, Va., and Melanie Brown of Newport News, Va.; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Langley Speedway is a family affair and a precursor to watching and rooting for the pros. Shannon and Michael Brown have a mixed marriage: She's a Jimmie Johnson fan, and Michael roots for Jeremy Mayfield. But neither NASCAR driver warrants cheers Saturday nights. That's when the Browns make their weekly pilgrimage to Langley Speedway to warm up for Sunday afternoons of Nextel Cup racing on television. Brown children Katlyn and Jeremy are along, mostly because they have been good all week.

Ethel C. Brown, "Kitty," 66, departed this life May 6, 2006, at Riverside Regional Medical Center. A native of Southampton County, she was a resident of Hampton for more than 35 years. She was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church in Newport News, Va., for a number of years. She was preceded in death by her father, James Johnson; sister, Frances Parham; and brother, Charles Lindsey. Her survivors include her mother, Pinkie Ragsdale; four children, Michael Brown, Belinda Wilson, Arlena Brown and Nigel Brown, all of Hampton, Va.; brothers and sisters, George (Pauline)

Mr. Otis Odell Brown, 68, died Friday, Dec. 21, 2007. Born Aug. 7, 1939, he was the son of the late Odell and Pauline Brown. Mr. Brown was a member of Way of the Cross Spiritual Aid Church of Hampton. He worked many years at Northrop Grumman Shipyard, Chesapeake Brick Masonry, and owned his own business, Otis Hauling Services. He was preceded in death by his wife of 36 years, Lillian Brown. He is survived by his daughters, Jacqueline (Christopher) Coleman, and Surpena (Kelvin)

As Newport News and Hampton residents gathered at two separate events hosted Wednesday in response to the recent shooting of a teen in Ferguson, Mo., at the hands of a police officer, community members and local officials said they hoped that trust between the two would prevent a similar situation from taking place locally. The Aug. 9 shooting death of unarmed black 18-year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson, by police officer Darren Wilson, who is white, echoed reaction on the national level about race relations and debate about police militarization.

Addrienne Brown Thomas, 73, born to the late Ira and Martha Marie Grant, departed this life on Sunday, March 29, 2009, at Sentara Careplex in Hampton. She was a native of New York and lived in Hampton for 60 years. She was a CNA at Sentara Hampton General Hospital where she retired after 29 years of service. She was a member of New West End Baptist Church in Hampton, a greeter and served on the sick and bereavement ministry. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Brown Sr.; son, Claude Brown Jr.; grandchildren, Damian Brown, Damian (froot loop)

Michael Lee Brown, 60 years young, has gone to be with his Lord and Savior. Mike was the son of George and Mary Brown of Norfolk, Va. He was a disabled Veteran, retired from the Norfolk Naval Ship Yard and enjoyed Karaoke at the American Legion Post 327, where he was a member. He was also a member of St. John s United Methodist Church in Norfolk. His wife, Ann Nuzzo Brown, his daughter, Leslie Caroline Brown and mother, Mary Brown predeceased him. He is survived by his father, George, of Virginia Beach, Va.; his only sister, Bev Toole and her husband, Charlie, of Moyock, N.C.; his oldest brother, G. Russell Brown and his wife, Judy, of The Villages, Fla.; his baby brother, Dr. Robert Brown and his wife, June, of St Simons Island, Ga.; six nieces and nephews and three grand nephews.

Mr. Otis Odell Brown, 68, died Friday, Dec. 21, 2007. Born Aug. 7, 1939, he was the son of the late Odell and Pauline Brown. Mr. Brown was a member of Way of the Cross Spiritual Aid Church of Hampton. He worked many years at Northrop Grumman Shipyard, Chesapeake Brick Masonry, and owned his own business, Otis Hauling Services. He was preceded in death by his wife of 36 years, Lillian Brown. He is survived by his daughters, Jacqueline (Christopher) Coleman, and Surpena (Kelvin)

BROWN - TILLMAN Deneen Tillman and Michael Brown were married Oct. 20 at Bethel Temple Assembly of God in Hampton by the Rev. Daniel K. Livingston. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Tillman of Hampton and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Tillman of Hampton, Margaret Brown of Hampton and H.E. Stephens of Chesapeake. She graduated from Hampton Christian High School and Thomas Nelson Community College. She is a child care attendant at Parkview Tender Care in Hampton.

Cornelius C. Brown Jr., 68, died on Saturday, June 22, 2002. He was a native of Hampton. Mr. Brown retired as the owner of Brown's Upholstery. He was a member of First Baptist Church Lincoln Park and the Pastors Aid Club. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Barbara Parker Brown; his children, Cornelius C. Brown III, Donald Brown, Darryl Brown, Michael Brown, Robin Brown and Ronnie Brooks; nine grandchildren; one godson, William Thomas Parker; his brother, Richard Brown; his sisters, Odessa Noble and Thelma Pressey; and numerous other relatives and friends.